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IOC boss slams 'deplorable' governments over views on Russia

IOC president Thomas Bach has snapped back at criticism by European governments for his push to reintegrate Russian and Belarusian athletes into world sports before the 2024 Paris Games.

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IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return

Some Russian athletes can soon return to international sports, although their status for next year's Paris Olympics is still up in the air.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Wed, Mar 29

Ukrainian president extends tour of war’s front-line areas

Zelensky’s trip followed his visits over the past seven days to the Kherson and Kharkiv regions, parts of which were retaken last year from the Kremlin’s forces.

UK And Europe •Wed, Mar 29

Japanese student goes to graduation dressed like Zelensky

Most graduation ceremonies in Japan feature graduates in suits or formal dresses. But Kyoto University has its own tradition of students who opt for different attire on their special day.

Asia •Tue, Mar 28

Russian missiles pound Ukraine city, killing two, wounding dozens

Police said 32 were wounded, five very seriously, after two Russian-made S-300 missiles hit a street.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Tue, Mar 28

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

The move has sent fear through many Russians who do not want to fight in the war.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Mon, Mar 27

Body of Kiwi slain in Ukraine coming home - family

Kane Te Tai was killed in action while clearing a trench last week in the Vuhledar region.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Mon, Mar 27

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

The call comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Mon, Mar 27

Russia 'largely stalled' in Bakhmut, shifting focus, UK says

The seven-month fight for Bakhmut, where Russian forces have closed in on three sides, is the longest battle of the war.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Sun, Mar 26

Russia will station nuclear weapons in Belarus, Putin announces

Russia has used the territory of Belarus as a staging ground to send troops into Ukraine, and Moscow and Minsk have maintained close military ties.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Sun, Mar 26

King Charles wants to visit Ukraine again 'before I get too old'

“I must go again," Charles says.

Royalty •Fri, Mar 24

Olympics chief defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest

The Games need to remain neutral to be a unifying force, the IOC president says.

Olympics •Thu, Mar 23

Prince William makes surprise trip to Poland, meets refugees

The Prince of Wales spent the afternoon with troops from both Poland and the UK, who have been helping to train Ukrainian forces.

Royalty •Thu, Mar 23

Russian missile slams into Zaporizhahia apartment building

Videos showed the violent outcome of the attack: charred apartments, flames and smoke billowing out of several floors of the buildings, and piles of broken concrete and shards of glass on the ground.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Thu, Mar 23

'Courageous and kind' - Ron Mark on Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine

"Kane was the sort of solider I'd love to have had in my unit," Mark told 1News.

Politics •Wed, Mar 22

Mum of Kiwi thought killed in Ukraine: 'An awesome son and father'

Kane Te Tai had been keeping in daily contact with his family back home, but that has suddenly stopped.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Wed, Mar 22

Kiwi soldier reportedly killed in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it was aware of reports of a death of a New Zealander in Ukraine late this afternoon.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Tue, Mar 21

Putin welcomes Chinese leader Xi in state visit to Russia

Xi's visit offers an important political boost to Putin just days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Tue, Mar 21

Putin hails China's willingness to help settle Ukraine conflict

Russia's president said he had "high expectations" of his talks with Xi.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Mon, Mar 20

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits occupied city of Mariupol

Mariupol became a worldwide symbol of defiance after outgunned and outmanned Ukrainian forces held out in a steel mill there for nearly three months.

Russia Invades Ukraine •Mon, Mar 20

Russia invades Ukraine

Latest Stories

IOC boss slams 'deplorable' governments over views on Russia

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return

Ukrainian president extends tour of war’s front-line areas

Japanese student goes to graduation dressed like Zelensky

Russian missiles pound Ukraine city, killing two, wounding dozens

New Russian campaign tries to entice men to fight in Ukraine

Body of Kiwi slain in Ukraine coming home - family

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Russia 'largely stalled' in Bakhmut, shifting focus, UK says

Russia will station nuclear weapons in Belarus, Putin announces

King Charles wants to visit Ukraine again 'before I get too old'

Olympics chief defends Russia stance amid pro-Ukraine protest

Prince William makes surprise trip to Poland, meets refugees

Russian missile slams into Zaporizhahia apartment building

'Courageous and kind' - Ron Mark on Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine

Mum of Kiwi thought killed in Ukraine: 'An awesome son and father'

Kiwi soldier reportedly killed in Ukraine

Putin welcomes Chinese leader Xi in state visit to Russia

Putin hails China's willingness to help settle Ukraine conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits occupied city of Mariupol

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